Reggie Jackson wins AL slugging title in 1969 season
Reggie Jackson of Oakland claims the American League slugging crown with a .608 percentage, aided by 47 homers 36 doubles and 3 triples in 151 hits. Boston edges Baltimore in team slugging while Harmon Killebrew and Frank Howard post strong showings. Wilhelm shatters major league relief records. Rod Carew steals home seven times tying an AL and MLB mark. Brooks Robinson sets fielding marks. Dave McNally posts 17 straight wins.
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Georgetown Bows To Jacksonville After Crowd Trouble
Georgetown quits the floor with 1:23 left in the first half as Jacksonville earns a 41-26 forfeit. Pete Maravich scores 50 as LSU loses 101-98 to Southern California. Other top results include South Carolina over LIU 89-52 and Purdue edging Kent State 65-64.
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Jacksonville Court Brawl marred by benches emptying
Arthur White of Georgetown floored Jacksonville's Mike Blevins in a Dolphins game sparking a melee as fans flooded the floor Rex Morgan suffered a facial cut, and coach Joe Williams condemned the crowd as Jacksonville players joined in. Artis Gilmore added 21 rebounds 11 points for the Dolphins.
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Chiefs to Open Conference Playoff With Bold Offense
Kansas City bets on a tactical shootout at Shea Stadium as Hank Stram vows a go for broke plan against the New York Jets in the AFL semifinal. Joe Dawson drives a previously limited attack after a tough loss to Oakland, aiming to pin a championship bid on balance.
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Big Mac Leads Hilltoppers In Jayhawk Classic Tonight
Western Kentucky’s 7-foot freshman Jim McDaniels, dubbed Big Mac, headlines the Hilltoppers at the Jayhawk Classic at Kansas, seeking to extend a prolific start after averaging 29.8 points in four games. He battles Texas El Paso and faces Kansas SMU in a showcase at Allen Fieldhouse.
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College scores and results across major conferences
East Sea Caro and So. Li az Niagara defeated Rutgers 61 and Providence 64 while Brown posted 64 and Shutfato St 48. Several teams suffered losses including Hredonia and South Calif. Wt LSU Jacksonville George town Iso. 26. Tulane Miami Ohio Jamar Pech 87 McNeese Roanoke Citadel So. Miss La. Tech Purdue Cincinnati Town and Southwest region games noted with various margins.
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Rookie Honor to Hill
Dallas Cowboys first round pick Calvin Hill of Yale earned Offensive Rookie of the Year honors in the NFL by a large AP vote. Hill led in rushing contenders but finished behind Gale Sayers with 869 yards despite a toe injury and now prepares for the divisional playoff in Cleveland on December 28.
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